Karen Latchana Kenney
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Take a voyage to the red planet! This book presents cutting-edge information about travelling to Mars and dives into related STEM topics. Sidebars and fascinating photos will thrill readers interested in Earth's most famous planetary neighbor!
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers!
How do astronauts prepare for their missions in space? What recent discoveries and innovations have changed how astronauts train? With a focus on STEM, fascinating sidebars, and up-to-date facts, this book delves deep into the world of astronaut training.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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What's more popular than Tumblr? This microblogging site has taken the Web by storm since its founding in 2007. Not much can top it when it comes to capturing its fans' imaginations, except for perhaps its creator, David Karp. Karp developed Tumblr after he tried to start a blog and found the process daunting. With most platforms, a blogger faces a huge, empty text box that begs to be filled with words. It was intimidating for a guy who'd never blogged...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 3
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Meet the science experts who study specimens of extreme longevity in both the plant and animal kingdoms, such as the 80,000-year-old root system of Pando (a colony of male quaking aspens), 11,000-year-old deep-sea sponges, and 400-year-old sharks. Learn about technologies used to determine age and longevity, including DNA sampling, growth rings, and radiocarbon dating. See how scientists located these long-lived species were and why and how they resist...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Ever hear a scary story and wonder if it really happened? Your friend's cousin swears it's true. But are there actually alligators lurking in the sewers? Or ghostly hitchhikers haunting lonely roads at night? Read on to learn about more creepy urban legends from Bigfoot to Bloody Mary and find out the truth!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 3
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Until the mid-1990s, scientists only guessed that the universe held exoplanets, or planets beyond our solar system. But using advanced physics and powerful telescopes, scientists have since identified more than three thousand exoplanets. This work has revealed fascinating worlds, including a planet that oozes lavalike fluids and a planet that glows bright pink. Even more fascinating, scientists think that some exoplanets might contain life. Many orbit...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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What if people could make toys, foods, or even body parts using a computer printer? They can! Modern programmers and scientists have figured out a way to make three-dimensional versions of almost anything they can design on a computer. This title covers the latest, greatest advances in 3D printing, from how it works to how it's used in homes, schools, and workplaces. Accessible language, up-to-date photos, and a high-interest STEM topic make this...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 4
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Space probes, self-assembling robots, crash-absorbing cars, and designer proteins all have one thing in common: their use of folding technologies. To develop these technologies, engineers are taking inspiration from an unusual source-origami, the ancient art of paper folding. Examine origami's origins, how it intersects with mathematics, and how it became a tool to solve some of the most complicated challenges in engineering, architecture, technology,...
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Everyone has bad hair days. But if you know a few style secrets, there are plenty of ways to have a great hair day. Your hair may be long or short, straight or wavy, frizzy or flat, oily or dry—but whatever its length, texture, and type, you can make it shine. Discover the healthy habits that will help your hair look its best. Figure out which styling products and tools are right for you. Find out about the cuts and styles that work well for your...
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It's tricky to keep your skin looking great—but the right healthy habits and the careful use of makeup can make a world of difference. It's as simple as knowing which products and treatments work best for your skin type, whether it's oily or dry. Once you're taking good care of your skin, it's easy to use makeup to enhance your natural beauty. Discover how to make your own skin-care products and perfume. And learn how to choose among different kinds...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
Extreme skateboarding challenges demand balance, strength, and speed. Readers will be thrilled by skateboarders and their daring stunts.
16) Platypuses
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Platypuses are some of the worlds weirdest mammals! They may look strange, but their duck bills and flat bodies help them thrive in the wetlands. These are just a few of the many adaptations explored in this leveled title for young readers. Alongside the text are bright photos and special features that highlight the animals range, physical adaptations, and diet. Readers will come away with a new understanding of fascinating platypuses!
17) Macaws
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Macaws are among the most vibrant birds in the rain forest! Their colors help them blend in among bright fruits and flowers. In this low-level text, readers will explore how macaws bodies and behaviors equip them to survive in their environment. Labeled photos help illustrate the text, and special features show off the range, adaptations, and diet of these bright birds. This colorful book will help beginning readers soar!
18) Fishing cats
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A fishing cat dives into the water. In seconds, it comes back to the surface with its latest meal! In this leveled text, young readers will explore the fascinating lives of fishing cats, from where they live to what they eat. Along the way, they'll learn about the body parts and behaviors that have helped the cats adapt to their wetland habitat. Special features call out the range, physical adaptations, and diet of these wetland predators.
19) Sloths
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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A sloth makes its way across a branch. Time for a nap! These slow creatures do not travel very far. But they thrive in their rain forest home! In this fun title, readers will explore the physical and behavioral adaptations that help sloths survive. Leveled text and colorful photos accompany readers on the journey, and special features detailing range, unique adaptations, and diet help highlight key facts about these slow rain forest animals!
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The president makes sure everybody follows the laws. They are responsible for keeping the federal government moving. But what do you know about this important office of government? Explore presidential powers, see how those powers are balanced, and meet the cabinet that helps the president do their important work. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes social studies approachable for all!
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